“There’s no such thing as an ordinary blue sweater.” Years later, it still feels like Miranda Priestly understood fashion’s obsession with blue long before the rest of us did. I remember watching The Devil Wears Prada for the first time and barely noticing Andy’s sweater. To me, it was just blue. Nothing revolutionary or memorable. Read More
If you haven’t been living under a rock, you’ve probably already fallen headfirst into the swoon-worthy sports romance that has completely taken over everyone’s feeds. Based on Elle Kennedy’s The Deal, Prime Video’s Off Campus delivers the perfect mix of slow-burn chemistry, college chaos, emotional baggage, and that addictive “will-they-won’t-they” tension that makes teen dramas Read More
A spontaneous Instagram message, over three hundred hours of hand-knitting and the seamless synergy between a budding designer and a visionary stylist led to Masoom Minawala’s jaw-dropping all-black look at Cannes 2026. Anushka Sanghvi, a young twenty-four year old designer, on the brink of starting her own label designed the influencer and entrepreneur’s look for Read More
Through fractured textures, metallic surfaces, and deeply introspective storytelling, designer Bhawna Rao turns fashion into a language of self-discovery. There is always something deeply emotional about the way Bhawna Rao approaches fashion. Her work has never felt limited to garments alone. Instead, it often exists somewhere between art, memory, emotion, and introspection. Through intricate craftsmanship, Read More
Every year, Cannes turns the French Riviera into fashion’s most captivating stage, and 2026 unfolded with just the kind of glamour the world has come to expect from the legendary film festival. Amidst sun-drenched coastlines and after-dark premieres, the red carpet shimmered with thoughtfully curated looks. This season, however, beyond the grandeur, the defining mood Read More
Calm, earthy and craft-forward, Anavila’s newly launched flagship store in Delhi’s art and design hub, Mehrauli is a manifestation of everything that the brand stands for. A checkerboard of sunlit flooring, concrete brickwork and stone archways adds an unostentatious character to the all-white retail space that reflects ample sunlight coming in from its statement windows. Read More
The Tastemakers 2026 arrives not just as a list, but as a cultural weather report. It is an index of the ideas, aesthetics, and innovators shaping the way India lives. In 2026, its influence feels sharper than ever. As trend cycles accelerate and audiences grow more discerning, The Tastemakers’ debut this year comes to you Read More
A former professional footballer, currently a fitness and lifestyle coach, and the co-founder of fitness studio, The Tribe – Karan Sawhney is a game-changer when it comes to training. In a world obsessed with fitness trends, he believes in a meticulous process rooted in consistency, dedication and visualisation. FL: Was there a moment when you Read More
At a time when food is increasingly reduced to trend and transaction, Sushmita Sarmah is building something slower, more intentional. Through The Gathering, she is reimagining how India comes together – not just to eat, but to share, listen, and connect. What she’s creating sits somewhere between a table, a stage, and a cultural shift. Read More
In a dining landscape often defined by labels, Chef Niyati Rao resists easy categorisation. Her craft does not seek to fit into a cuisine; instead, it begins with an ingredient, a memory, or a question, and unfolds from there. As the creative force behind Ekaa and the mind behind the evocative bar concept Bombay Daak, Read More
A former lawyer who walked away at her lowest point, Shamika Haldipurkar chose uncertainty over expectation. From courtrooms to formulation labs in Korea, her journey has been driven by instinct, rigour and resilience, not industry playbooks. In a market driven by speed and noise, Shamika Haldipurkar is building d’you with formulation, intention, and clarity – Read More
In an industry often defined by convention, Bhavya Ramesh offers a striking departure. Her work trades the ornamental for the expressive, transforming jewellery into something more tactile, sculptural, and instinctively personal. Whether through sculptural silverwork or the recent exploration of pearls as imperfect, expressive forms, Ramesh treats each element as a medium rather than a Read More
For over two decades, Namrata Soni has quietly shaped the visual language of beauty in India – from red carpets and film sets to magazine covers and bridal mornings. Long before “clean skin,” glow, and effortless glamour became industry shorthand, Soni was championing a skin-first philosophy rooted in an intuitive understanding of the Indian face. Read More
Trained as a lawyer but guided by instinct, Jaina Lalbhai has quietly reshaped how contemporary Indian women approach everyday luxury. Through her platform Style Audit, she championed a new wave of designers long before digital visibility transformed fashion retail – curating wardrobes that balanced modernity with craft integrity. Rooted in Ahmedabad yet culturally far-reaching, Lalbhai’s Read More
For over three decades, JJ Valaya has shaped the language of Indian ceremonial luxury – building a design universe rooted in heritage, travel, and the discipline of couture. Long before “maximalism” became a global fashion conversation, Valaya was constructing richly layered narratives drawn from royal ateliers, museum textiles, and cultural memory. Today, his work continues Read More
